Ground Elder / Spirng / Summer / Edible How to Identify the Ground Elder plant Scientific Name: Aegopodium podagraria Family: Apiaceae Also known as: Gout weed, Bishops weed, Herb Gerard Habitat: Woodland edges, parks, gardens Description: Non-native, flowering, herbaceous perennial Identifying Features for Ground Elder: Leaves: Light green, toothed, ovate…
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Green Cracked Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of vibrant culinary wonders as we celebrate the delightful flavors of the Green Cracked Brittlegill (Russula virescens). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets beauty. With its striking green cap and distinct cracks, the Green Cracked…
Powdery Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible The powdery brittlegill is a medium-sized mushroom with a grey to blue cap covered in a powdery coating. white to cream Brittle gills and a white stipe that snaps easily. Scientific Name Russula Parazurea Family Russulaceae Habitat Mixed Woodland but mainly broad…
Common Yellow Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to savor the sunny flavors and culinary joys of the Common Yellow Brittlegill, scientifically known as Russula ochroleuca. In this blog post, we invite you to embark on a delightful gastronomic adventure, as we unravel the unique qualities and…
Stinkhorn / Summer / Autumn / Edible and Inedible Stinkhorn Mushroom tend to be one that you don’t forget, especially when you see them in full growth as they look incredibly phallic (as the name suggests) Scientific Name Phallus Impudicus Family Phallaceae Habitat Mixed woodland with rotting wood. Description This…
Bovine Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of forest foraging as we uncover the rustic charm and culinary delights of the Bovine Bolete, scientifically known as Suillus Bovinus. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique qualities of this…
Lurid Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of the Lurid Bolete (Suillellus luridus). In this daring exploration of wild mushrooms, we uncover the culinary wonders of this remarkable fungus. With its striking appearance, featuring vibrant orange-yellow caps and…
False Saffron Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Edible The False Saffron Milkcap Mushroom is the one thing that is often confused with the Saffron Milkcap Mushroom, not to worry though, they’re both edible 🙂 Scientific Name Lactarius Deterrimus Family Russulaceae Habitat Found growing with coniferous trees, especially Spruces and…
Scarletina Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Neoboletus Praestigiator or Neoboletus Luridiformis Common Names Scarletina bolete, Family Boletaceae Habitat Can be found in mixed and evergreen woodlands but most often associated with oak and birch. Description An edible and tasty member of the bolete family, care must…
Saffron Milkcap/Summer/Autumn/ Edible The Saffron Milkcap mushroom is one of the most exciting wild mushrooms to forage, when damaged it produces a vibrant orange latex-like liquid and is a great edible. Scientific Name  Lactarius deliciosus Family Russulaceae Habitat Grows underneath pine trees Description of the Saffron Milkcap Mushroom This is…